In the last league of the series, Bangladesh started batting first against Sri Lanka. When the Bangladesh team scored 130 for 4 in 32.4 overs, it was revealed that one of the umpires had a corona infection.
Before the match the corona was tested as usual for everyone as players, coaches, referees. Its results have come while the competition is going on. Infection was confirmed to the arbitrator.
Also the game was canceled and both teams were awarded one point each. India-Bangladesh and Pakistan-Sri Lanka will clash in the semi-finals tomorrow.
A statement from the Cricket Council of Asia said, “Both umpires are corona positive, both are safe and both are receiving regular treatment. The Corona Test is being taken for everyone involved in this competition. They are isolated until the result comes. ”
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Meanwhile, 9,195 people have been confirmed infected in India in the last 24 hours. Omicron exposure increased to 781. 302 people have died from the infection.
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Press release issued by the Ministry of Health:
Victims in last 24 hours: 9,195.
Victims of corona so far: 3,42,51,292.
Healed in last 24 hours: 7,347.
Healed so far: 3,41,95,060.
The percentage of people recovering from the disease is 98.40%.
Death toll in the last 24 hours: 302.
Corona total casualties: 4,80,592
Number of inpatients: 77,002.
Corona vaccine users so far: 143.15 crore.
According to the Federal Ministry of Health.
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